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Adult Skills service

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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17 Oct 2025 at 07:08

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney has completed a procurement process for the delivery of an "Adult Skills service," which falls under the services category. The contract involves conducting 16 commissioned vocational courses aimed at equipping residents with skills that lead directly to employment opportunities. This public procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 18th August 2025. The service provided by THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON LIMITED is scheduled to be active from 8th September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The contract, valued at £47,432 excluding VAT, is part of the "below threshold - unknown" procurement method and is targeted at the Hackney region in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services. The emphasis on vocational training that leads to job outcomes creates a conducive environment for providers concentrated in workforce development and skill enhancement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in adult education, particularly those with innovative training solutions, are well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities. Additionally, businesses with a proven track record in effectively delivering skill-based courses that align with employment objectives will find these tenders aligned with their strengths and capacities. The ongoing demand for skill development services suggests continued potential for businesses in this sector to expand their reach and influence within local government training initiatives.

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Notice Title

Adult Skills service

Notice Description

Delivery of 16 commissioned courses are Vocational courses with job outcomes. These courses target the Adult Learning Strategic Priority of providing residents with skills that directly link to upskilling and employment opportunities

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066103-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,432 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pallavi.dham@hackney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1DY
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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